VDB-114639 · CVE-2017-14878 · BID 103254

Google Android Linux Kernel length input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel. Performing a manipulation of the argument length as part of Variable results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-14878. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation of the argument length as part of a Variable leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a length variable which is used to copy data has a size of only 8 bits and can be exceeded resulting in a denial of service.

The bug was discovered 03/05/2018. The weakness was shared 03/15/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-14878 since 09/28/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/22/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 10 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 103254†). The entries VDB-114373, VDB-114375, VDB-114638 and VDB-114640 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: source.codeaurora.org

Timelineinfo

09/28/2017 🔍
03/05/2018 +158 days 🔍
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03/15/2018 +10 days 🔍
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03/16/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/22/2023 +1804 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-14878 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14878
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114639
SecurityFocus: 103254 - Google Android Qualcomm Component Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2018 08:10
Updated: 02/22/2023 07:32
Changes: 03/16/2018 08:10 (63), 01/14/2020 08:01 (4), 02/22/2023 07:32 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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